THE GRAPE & GRAIN EXCHANGE

Name: THE GRAPE & GRAIN EXCHANGE
Address: 2000 SAN MARCO BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32207, US
Rating: 58.5

2000 SAN MARCO BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207

License #2614852

58.5 Grade F / 100

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March 25, 2026 · 15 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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THE GRAPE & GRAIN EXCHANGE in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 58.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 25, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 78 total violations — 10 critical, 28 major, 40 minor.

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December 10, 2025

The latest inspection on March 25, 2026 shows 15 observation rows: 1 critical, 5 major, and 9 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Blackish grooves in cutting board for fruit at bar
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line non food-contact shelves. Some are dirty in walk in cooler shelf
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Blackish build up on interior of lid
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food on shelf above drinks for customers in reach in cooler at prep room, employee rearranged
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Sugar contrainer on floor in prep room
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Could not find it
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old build up around faucet base in hand sink at bar, shelf and vents in walk in cooler with some dust build up, interior of prep sink has old food build up
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in reach in cooler at bar
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk with white powder in prep room, employee stated its sugar
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above drinks in walk in cooler, employee rearranged
[53A-04-6] Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Branden Halfhide took test on 2-22-21
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board on top and a couple of things on tot of cutting board, hand sink in prep room
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quat sanitizer, couldnt find them
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Couldnt find it
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple solution at bar, employee labeled it cleaner, also in mop sink room

Disposition: Warning Issued
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In storage across front bar
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. For lemons at bar downstairs
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Lemons in container in walk in cooler
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink with mold like substance
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in drawer unit at bar
[12A-13-4] Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee loaded dirty dishes into dish machine and then grabbed a clean glass for drink, explained to her and she washed hands
[09-01-4] Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee grabbed mint for customer drink, explained to her, she got gloves
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above drinks in drawer unit, both bars, employee rearranged
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Watermelon drink made with fresh watermelon on 9/10, explained to employee
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A couple of things in hand sink at little prep room, employee moved them
[53A-07-6] No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ None, manager not here, unable to locate paperwork
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Employee couldnt find it
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee here since November, she doesnt have certificate on her, manager not here, unable to locate paperwork
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For employee here, she doesnt have certificate on her, manager not here, unable to locate paperwork
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two at bar, employee labeled them cleaner

Disposition: Warning Issued
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Man restroom in back bar area
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, prep room, employee moved it
[29-09-4] Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handle on cold water in prep room not working, not water coming out
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Container with washed oranges, walk in cooler, employee moved it
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Employee here called mgr and he emailed it
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Drink cooler at bar
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic wrap to cover foods not in box, on bottom shelf in between bars, coffee filter not in bag, shelf in between bars
[01B-07-4] Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Pimento cheese from December
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs on shelf above drinks, drawer unit, employee rearranged
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pimento cheese from December and 1/12/24, employees discarded them
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream opened on Wednesday, employee write date
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine,
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at back bar
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new employee here
[02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Completely cover, employee moved it where it is visible
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By trash can, bar, employee wrote name, cleaner